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Durango woman drowns while rafting Upper Animas River

Victim identified as a Mild to Wild raft guide

DATE: Jun 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowdown board member retires, remembers 30 years of wild tradition

Peg Ochsenreiter steps away, but promises to stay involved

DATE: Jun 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Memorial doctors raise concerns about closure of Cortez birthing center

Hospital cites cost of center and falling demand

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Suspected drunken driver hits median, flips vehicle on north Main Avenue in Durango

Police received call about intoxicated motorist minutes before crash

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

31 metered parking spaces in downtown Durango made free for the summer

City encourages employees to use the spots along side streets

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R selects new slate of student representatives

Youth involvement brings unique perspectives to Board of Education

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir

Body of 21-year-old victim has not been recovered

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

From hillside to homes: A ‘comforting’ shift from homelessness to housing

A federal Section 8 housing voucher is helping La Plata County residents find a new start

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police say certain crimes are up this spring. Here’s how they are responding

Hot spots, honeypots and hostile infrastructure described in report to City Council

DATE: Jun 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Group seeks to acquire La Paloma building in South Durango

Members want to transform the location into a community center and safe haven for people of color

DATE: Jun 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democratic candidate Adam Frisch meets with residents on listening tour through CD3

Challenger reaffirms priorities while criticizing U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert

DATE: Jun 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Going Green

DATE: Jun 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening